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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 328.62 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 328.62 and 182.86 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 328.62 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/328.62 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 328.62 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 60,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,091.45/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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